Roy vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

German English French Italian

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Roy Rank #542

Leonard Rank #674

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Roy or Leonard more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Roy and Leonard mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Roy and Leonard boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.